Rim

Pronunciation: /rɪm/

Definitions of rim

noun the outer edge, border, margin, or brink of something, especially of a circular object

Example Sentences

A1 The cup has a blue rim.

A2 She carefully balanced the plate on the rim of the glass.

B1 The basketball bounced off the rim and missed the hoop.

B2 The car's rims were shiny and chrome.

C1 The artist meticulously painted the intricate design on the rim of the vase.

C2 The jeweler crafted a delicate necklace with a rim of diamonds.

Examples of rim in a Sentence

formal The car's rim was scratched when it hit the curb.

informal I need to get my rims cleaned before the car show.

slang Those rims on his ride are sick!

figurative She lived life on the rim, always pushing the boundaries.

Grammatical Forms of rim

• past tense: rimmed
• plural: rims
• comparative: more rimmed
• superlative: most rimmed
• present tense: rim
• future tense: will rim
• perfect tense: have rimmed
• continuous tense: is rimming
• singular: rim
• positive degree: rim
• infinitive: to rim
• gerund: rimming
• participle: rimmed

Origin and Evolution of rim

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'rim' originated from the Old English word 'rym', which meant edge or border.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rim' has retained its meaning of the outer edge or border of something, but it has also expanded to refer to the circular outer edge of objects such as wheels or containers.